(A) (1) Closing public streets to vehicular traffic can create an inconvenience for neighboring businesses, residents, and the driving public.
(2) If the applicant intends to close any street to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, that request shall be included in the application.
(3) The applicant shall submit with the application documentation from all properties located on the segment of the street to be closed indicating whether the property owner/manager supports the street closure request.
(B) In addition to the street closure requirements below, all street closures must be done in accordance with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (“NCDOT”) and any local regulations. The applicant is responsible for any costs associated with meeting any NCDOT or local street closing regulations.
(C) All street closure requests, especially requests to close a state roadway, will be carefully evaluated to determine if the community benefit from closing the street for the proposed special event outweighs the inconvenience or impact to the neighboring businesses, residents, and general public’s use of public property, services, or facilities. This evaluation can be cause for denying the street closure request.
(D) If a street closure is requested, the applicant may be required to meet with town police and/or public works staff to discuss in detail the street closure request and to develop a traffic detour and traffic control plan.
(Ord. 0-9-19, passed 4-8-2019)